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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, September 30, discussing town news and events. He discussed major takeaways from a recent parking study the town commissioned from a consultant. He also discussed the recent reopening of Gold Park and sections of River Walk that had been closed since Tropical Depression Chantal back in July. He also previewed upcoming town events and more.

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Trending today: Victor stumps for more bike lanes - not a minority view, judging from a recent national poll.

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Aaron welcomes Piedmont Health dietitian Aubrey Womack to discuss how to eat healthy - and how to get your kids to do the same.

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In today's news: UNC dentistry students get ready for an annual day of service, and Chancellor Lee Roberts addresses campus safety.

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UNC football returns from its first bye week with plenty of questions still surrounding the team. Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss.

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Chatham County School Public Information Officer Jessica Pasion spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 29, discussing district news and events. She talked about how the school year has gone in the first month, highlighted a recent accountability recognition the district received, and more. She also discussed the district's composite programs, which allow for marching band and soccer teams to form from several schools that might not have enough people to do that activity independently. She also previewed upcoming events and more. 

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Aaron welcomes Book Harvest and Hope Renovations, who are joining forces for a new project that supports both of their missions at once.

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Trending today: Chuck E. Cheese's new boutique adult-themed arcades lead Aaron to a critical insight: there are no such things as "adults."

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In today's news: local schools and students react to a new ban on cell phones in the classroom, which took effect this fall.

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This Week:

Born into a blue collar and agricultural clan in rural Pennsylvania, Dr. Jim Crawford was the first in his family to graduate from college. Earning his PhD from the University of North Carolina, he taught US and World History at several universities in the piedmont North Carolina for several decades. He served as chairman of the Chatham County board of commissioners, and currently serves as trustee for Central Carolina Community College. He is a firm believer in American democracy and trusts that the constitution will hold firm now as it has in past crises despite the broken, distempered electorate.

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